3of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks to pass downfield during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

4of205Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) stiff arms Houston Texans free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) while running the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

5of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws downfield during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

8of205Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

9of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) walks off the field after a turnover on downs against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

10of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) sits on the sidelines after the offense turn the ball over on downs against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

11of205Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien on the sidelines after the offense turn the ball over on downs against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

12of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

13of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) sits on the sidelines after the offense turn the ball over on downs against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

14of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

15of205Texans fans celebrate during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

17of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) evades the pressure by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Margus Hunt (92) during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts won 21-7.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

19of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

20of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

25of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

26of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks to Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

27of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes while being pursued by Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

28of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes over Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jabaal Sheard (93) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

29of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs for a first down during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

30of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks up to the line during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

31of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

32of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks back to the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

33of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates with Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) after Dunn made an interception off of a pass tipped by Watt during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

34of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) makes a reception during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

35of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tries to tackle Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

36of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after a play during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

37of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tries to tackle Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

38of205Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) tries to pull down a pass over Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

39of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is brought down during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

40of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) makes a reception during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

41of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

42of205Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) celebrates a first down during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

44of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes over Indianapolis Colts defensive end Margus Hunt (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

45of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) tries to evade Indianapolis Colts defensive end Margus Hunt (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

46of205Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) celebrates a first down during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

47of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) pulls down a reception during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

48of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

49of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

54of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

55of205Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) evades the Texans defense during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

56of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) fails to come down with a reception during the first half of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

57of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws downfield during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Staff photographer

59of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates as he runs off the field after the Colts 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

60of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates as he runs off the field after the Colts 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

61of205Indianapolis Colts fans celebrate as as Houston Texans fan watches the time run out during the fourth quarter of the Colts 21-7 win in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

62of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) tries to pass before being hit by Houston Texans linebacker Duke Ejiofor (53) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

63of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

64of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

65of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates as he runs off the field after the Colts 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

66of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates as he runs off the field after the Colts 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

67of205Houston Texans defender lean over on a fourth measurement during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. The Colts made the first down on the play.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

68of205Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich pumps his fist as he leaves the field after the Colts 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

69of205Houston Texans fans watch as time runs out in the fourth quarter of a 21-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

70of205Houston Texans fans embrace as time runs out in the fourth quarter of the Texans 21-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

71of205Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) steps out of the grasp of Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

72of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) kneels on the sidelines and is tended to by trainer Geoff Kaplan during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

73of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

74of205Houston Texans fan Chris Lockeridge drops his head as time runs out in the fourth quarter of a 21-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

75of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back George Odum (30) while running for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

76of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is helped up by his teammates during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

77of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

79of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) battle for an incomplete pass during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

80of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

81of205Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) tries to evade a tackle by Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

82of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) tries to run through Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

83of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is taken down by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

84of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) battle for an incomplete pass during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

85of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is knocked down on a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

86of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field after the Texans loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

87of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is knocked down on a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

88of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) walks off the field after the Texans loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

89of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) walks off the field after the Texans loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

90of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after the Texans loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

91of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after the Texans loss to the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

92of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) leaves the field clutching his arm during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

95of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) leaves the field clutching his arm during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

102of205Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is knocked out of bounds before the endzone during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

103of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is knocked down on a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

106of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

107of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is knocked down on a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

108of205Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (15) catches makes a reception for a first down past Houston Texans linebacker Dylan Cole (51) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

109of205A Texans fan reacts during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

110of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

111of205Houston Texans defensive back Andre Hal (29) celebrates after stopping a pass during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

112of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

114of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after a play during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

115of205Houston Texans defensive back Andre Hal (29) tries to stop a pass to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

116of205A Texans fan boos during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

117of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) flies through the air after making a reception over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

119of205Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) flies through the air after making a reception over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

120of205Flo Rida performs during halftime of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

121of205Flo Rida performs during halftime of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

123of205Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) cannot hold on to a pass during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

124of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

125of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates a first down during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

126of205Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kemoko Turay (57) jumps over a diving Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

127of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) lays in the endzone after an incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

128of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) walks off of the field towards the tunnel during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

129of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

130of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

131of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

132of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

133of205Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) is attended to by linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) and safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) after breaking up a pass in the endzone during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

134of205A Texans fan reacts during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

135of205Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) walks off the field as he is talked to by Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

136of205Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) breaks up an intended touchdown pass to Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

138of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

144of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) tries to evade a tackle from Indianapolis Colts defensive end Margus Hunt (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

145of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) tries to evade a tackle from Indianapolis Colts defensive end Margus Hunt (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

146of205Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) celebrates his interception during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

148of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after he tipped a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) that ended up being an interception by Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

149of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tips a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) that ends up being an interception by Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

150of205Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) celebrates his interception during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

151of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tips a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) that ends up being an interception by Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

152of205Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive end Angelo Blackson (97) during the second quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

162of205Houston Texans wide receiver Vyncint Smith (17) can not come up with a long pass through the defense of Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

163of205Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) steps into the endzone to give the Colts a 13-0 lead during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

165of205Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates a first down during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

166of205Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

167of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

173of205Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a long reception through the Texans secondary during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

175of205Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks with Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien before the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

176of205Texans fans cheer before the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

177of205Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks on the field before the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

178of205A cutout of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson a is held by a fan before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

179of205A Texans fan holds a field-size American Flag during the National Anthem before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

180of205Houston hip hop artist Travis Scott stands on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

181of205A Texans fan carries the American Flag onto the field for the National Anthem before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

182of205Houston Texans fan holds a Texans sign before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

183of205Houston hip hop artist Travis Scott is welcomed to the field before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

184of205Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) reaches out to catch a football before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

185of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt tosses the ball before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

186of205Texans fans cheer before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

187of205Houston Texans fans cheer as they watch warm ups before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

188of205Houston Texans fans before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

189of205Houston Texans fans play catch with defensive end J.J. Watt before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

190of205Houston Texans fan Emma Backman catches a football tossed to her by defensive end J.J. Watt before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

192of205Houston Texans fans watch warm ups before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

193of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt catches a football from Emma Backman, 5, before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

194of205The Texans tunnel before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

195of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt chats with Clay Walker before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

197of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt gives a thumbs up after high-fivingFernanda Gonzalez, 20, before the start of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

198of205Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt plays catch with fans before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

199of205Houston Texans general manger Brian Gaine walks on the field before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

200of205Houston Texans fans watch warm ups before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

201of205Houston Texans fan Fernanda Gonzalez reaches out to catch a football tossed to her by defensive end J.J. Watt before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

203of205Houston Texans fans watch warm ups before an NFL first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

204of205Houston hip hop artist Travis Scott is welcomed to the field before the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

205of205Texans fans cheer before the first quarter of an NFL first round playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

When former All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu joined the Texans on a one-year, $7 million contract last March after the Arizona Cardinals asked him to take a pay cut, he hoped it would be the start of a long-term relationship.

Mathieu would ideally like to be back with the Texans with his contract expiring, but he'll have options and he will be expensive. Both sides are motivated to work out a financial compromise.

"It was cool," Mathieu said. "There were a lot of ups and downs. One thing I'll take from this season is the way everyone rallied around me and really supported me. Hopefully, I'll be here."

With his four-year, $34 million contract expired and being named a Pro Bowl alternate in a year where he made $6.5 million, cornerback Kareem Jackson is hoping he's done enough to earn a new deal from the Texans.

A former first-round draft pick from Alabama, Jackson has played for the AFC South franchise for his entire nine-season career.

"I would definitely love to be back," Jackson said. "I built a lot here as far as off the field with my family. Being in this organization for nine years, it's been great to be here. I've learned a lot. It's been a lot of growth and progression for me as a player and as a man.

"It's a great organization. I've loved being here for nine years. I would definitely love to continue my career here. At the end of the day, that may not be in my control. For me, it's all about making the best decision for me and my family. I would love to be here for the duration of my career."

Aaron Wilson is a Texans beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, joining the paper in August 2015. He was a Baltimore Ravens beat writer from 2001 to 2015, working for The Baltimore Sun, including coverage of Super Bowl XLVII, the Ray Rice domestic violence case and the careers of Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Jonathan Ogden, and previously covered the team for the Carroll County Times and the Annapolis Capital.

This marks the second time the Washington, D.C. native has covered the AFC South, previously covering the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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